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Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific?Why Should We Care How China’s Maritime Aggression Impacts America’s Prosperity and Security? | with U.S. Senator Todd YoungIn Ep. 116, Senator Todd Young of Indiana sits down with co-hosts Ray Powell and Jim Carouso to discuss why what happens in the South China Sea, around Taiwan, and across the first island chain directly shapes America’s prosperity and national security. Senator Young, a former Marine Corps intelligence officer and one of the Senate’s leading voices on Indo-Pacific security, explains that he's championing the Ships for America Act and the HARPOON Act because he believes the U.S. cannot afford to turn inward in an era of intensifying competition with China.Drawing on his experience from a...
2025-12-0937 min
Soul DecodesFaith Differences, Funny Stories, and the Power of Laughter with guest Jim YoungThis episode of Soul Decodes features hosts Dr. Tia Jolie Phillips and Sarah Tirri who welcome their first-ever guest, Jim Young, a telecommunications salesperson. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, blending serious spiritual discussions with humor and personal stories.Jim shares his background in sales, including previous work in cybersecurity and senior living communities. The discussion delves into his Christian faith journey—he was raised Catholic and Lutheran but found deeper meaning when he was baptized in 1998 after studying the Bible. Jim believes the Bible is God's word and that salvation comes exclusively through Jesus Ch...
2025-10-241h 31
The Learning + Performance Podcast24 - Jim Young on Beating Burnout and Achieving Sustainable PerformanceEpisode OverviewBurnout isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a chronic condition that can drain energy, cloud purpose, and leave us feeling isolated or ashamed. In this episode of The Learning and Performance Podcast, I speak with Jim Young, Director of Organizational Development at Keiter Corporation and author of Expansive Intimacy: How Tough Guys Defeat Burnout.After hitting burnout himself in 2018 and stepping away from corporate life, Jim went on a journey of recovery, reinvention, and reconnection. Today, he helps individuals and organizations pursue sustainable performance — balancing short-term demands with long-term health and purpose. Together...
2025-10-091h 20
TOOLS TALENTS AND TECHNIQUES with Dustin SuttonThe Future of Real Estate: AI, Innovation & Tech with Jim Young CEO of Realcomm and IBcon (Ep. 76)Today, Dustin sits down with Jim Young, CEO of Realcomm and IBcon, to discuss how artificial intelligence and digital transformation are reshaping commercial real estate. From his tech roots to becoming a leader in real estate innovation, Jim shares powerful insights on PropTech, digital disruption, and what the future holds for CRE professionals.✨ In This Episode: 🔹 Why CRE has lagged in tech adoption — and how to close the gap 🔹 The story behind Realcomm and centralized CRE data 🔹 How AI is transforming every stage of the real estate lifecycle 🔹 Why curiosity and adaptability are essential traits for CRE pros 🔹 The ethic...
2025-05-1354 min
Culturally SoundEntrepreneurial Spirit: How Jim Young Built a Beverage EmpireOverviewIn this episode of Culturally Sound, host Chandler Cutler sits down with Jim Young, CEO and co-founder of Texas Blends, to explore the entrepreneurial grit, creative vision, and family-driven resilience behind one of the most innovative beverage companies in the U.S.From growing up in a fifth-generation farming family to navigating the world of business banking and franchise ownership, Jim shares a story marked by reinvention. What started as a Smoothie King franchise eventually transformed into Texas Blends—a character-driven beverage brand powered by high-quality mixes, creative storytelling, and an expanding digital content st...
2025-03-271h 11
Fans First a Sports PodcastPicking the Brains of '24 Cy Young Winner Chris Sale & his #1 Catcher Tyler Flowers: Grit, Growth, & GreatnessHall of Fame sportscaster Jim Powell, co-host Tyler Flowers invites special guest Chris Sale, 2024 Cy Young Award winner, to discuss his remarkable season. They dive into the challenges and successes the Braves experienced, emphasizing player resilience, team camaraderie, and the superb leadership of manager Brian Snitker. Sale, known for his dominant pitching style and leadership, shares unique insights into his off-season preparations, in-game strategies, and reflections on baseball as a demanding sport. The episode is filled with anecdotes from his career and interactions with legends like Randy Johnson and Greg Maddux. Expect plenty of laughs, great stories, and valuable...
2024-11-2643 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jim Young - Adventurous EweArea/TopicWorldwide, Trekking, LifestyleJim YoungFounder & DirectorAdventurous EweFrom the heart of Snowdonia in North Wales, Jim founded Adventurous Ewe after years of guiding overland expeditions and trekking through many remote patches of the planet. This combined with his profound passion for and knowledge of the world’s diverse environments, wildlife, cultures, and customs have equipped him with many stories to share.Having lived and led expeditions across the rugged terrains of Africa, the mystical landscapes of Asia, and the vibrant locales of South America, Jim's experiences are...
2024-10-3051 min
Fix Your GymIM Maintenance, CrossFIT, What Does It Take To Start Your Business with Jim YoungIn episode 21 of Fix Your Gym, Adam Niffen interviews Jim Young, from Jim Maintenance, as they discuss Jim's innovative brand, his passion for fitness, and his active involvement in industry groups and social media. TIMESTAMPS[00:01:03] Gym Maintenance Business[00:04:54] Joining a franchise for business.[00:11:50] Equipment maintenance in CrossFit gyms.[00:12:57] Gym equipment maintenance challenges.[00:17:01] The importance of maintenance.[00:20:40] Corporate frustrations and entrepreneurship.[00:26:35] Learning best practices from o...
2024-07-1649 min
Expansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP41: Season FinaleListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music
"If nothing else in this show, if this has helped anybody create a deeper connection with someone in their lives, whether a child, a friend, another family member, a coworker, a stranger, by letting themselves be known to each other and accepting each other for who they really are, I'd be psyched."
- Jim Young
The concept of intimacy is often overlooked when people embark on self-discovery and personal/professional development. In this, the 41st (and perhaps final) episode of...
2024-02-2213 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP40: Real Men, Being Real = Real ConnectionListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music
"We talk about some really vulnerable shit. We get all the way down to the nitty gritty."
- Jim Young
In a world where traditional notions of masculinity often discourage open expression and vulnerability, the latest episode of "Expansive Intimacy with Jim Young" brings a refreshing perspective on the transformative potential of men’s groups. The "Men of Teal Panel," featuring Jim Young, Reggie Marra, Mitch Anthony, and Adam Hofmann, delves into the depth of intimate group conversations and the...
2024-02-0848 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP39: On Being A Cycle Breaker with Christine AnastasiaListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | Amazon Music
"I had to be the one to stand the ground in being that cycle breaker, not only for myself, but for the foundation of my marriage and my family and for the betterment of our relationships going forward."
- Christine Anastasia
On this week’s episode, I’m excited to share my conversation with Christine Anastasia. Christine is a Master Certified Life Coach with a long background in higher education. She’s also a young working parent.
And a cycl...
2024-01-2548 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP37: Conquering Yourself: Alec Wons’ Path to Personal GrowthListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music
"It's a privilege to be in a relationship. It should be two independent individuals who choose each other, who compliment each other and support and uplift each other."
- Alec Wons
In the latest episode of Expansive Intimacy with Jim Young, guest Alec Wons shows an old dog (Jim, the GenX-er) that younger dogs (GenZ-ers) can learn tricks a lot faster. Across topics such as admitting to people-pleasing behavior in romantic relationships, and investing the time to examine how to...
2024-01-1141 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP35: Everyday Intimacy: Mark Staelgraeve’s Simple Solutions for Closer Connections at Work and HomeListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music
"With my definition of intimacy right at the beginning of the year in particular, I really sought deeper relationships for myself, with myself, deeper relationships at work, deeper relationships at home, while I'm playing … everything. I wanted more. I wanted more connection. We're all hardwired for connection. And if anything, the last few years have taught us that we need more connection in our lives."
- Mark Staelgraeve
Ever meet one of those “everyday visionaries,” the kind of people with a g...
2023-12-2849 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP34: Breaking Free from Confined Masculinity with Guest Ed FrauenheimListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music
"What we talk about with liberating masculinity is can we come to a deeper sense of our self worth that isn't dependent on besting others, that actually sees connection and compassion as central to our identities."
- Ed Frauenheim
In the latest episode of "Expansive Intimacy with Jim Young," we delve into the critical issue of societal expectations of men. Jim’s guest, Ed Frauenheim, sheds light on the burden these expectations impose on people across personal and professional sphe...
2023-12-2146 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP31: From Suicidal Tendencies to Intimacy w/Ross Leppala"Everything in my life to validate myself and validate some kind of sense of self worth was external. I got all my worth through sports and accomplishing and being better than you and or being useful to you in terms of work."
- Ross Leppala
Ross shares his long journey of self-discovery and all of the scars from being marginalized as a first-generation outsider, along with the mental health challenges that arose from loneliness.
Ross discovered his passion for sports as a coping mechanism but soon realized that although it...
2023-12-0747 min
Maxed out ManEpisode 41 - The Dilemma of Burnout and Strategies to Correct It - Jim YoungKevin Davis interviews Jim Young on expansive intimacy and navigating burnout. They explore various forms of intimacy, emphasizing spiritual and experiential connections beyond romance. Jim advocates for risk-taking and sharing desires to build connections in all aspects of life. The conversation delves into burnout definition, recognition, and recovery strategies, concluding with a discussion on redefining success and using money for a fulfilling life. The importance of close relationships, the impact of isolation, and the need for risk in building meaningful connections are highlighted. Small daily actions, creativity, and pursuing joy are emphasized.TakeawaysIntimacy...
2023-12-0653 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP30: From Insults to Endearment: A British Take on Intimacy“That is probably the most intimate conversation I've ever had with a stranger and possibly ever will.”
Al Elliott, co-host of the podcast Truth, Lies and Workplace Culture, the UK’s number one podcast about workplace culture, shares an absolutely unforgettable story about his time spent as a Samaritan, wherein he spoke to people who were considering-or even in the midst of–taking their own lives. His job was not to save people or interfere unsolicitedly but to ask the right questions and hold space for the person on the other end of the line. This had a...
2023-11-1645 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP29: How to Build Intimacy Through Discovery and Connection“We’re created for this,” says Doug Kelley, PhD and author of the book “Intimate Spaces” about our natural inclination toward intimacy. At its core, he says, intimacy is about being fully present with another person, feeling safe enough to be who you truly are, free from judgment, and sharing close feelings whether they be positive or negative. As humans, we are built to be social, close and tactile as part of our very development. Yet, still so many people suffer from “affection hunger.” Even in relationships that are close and affectionate, can present unexpected new “emotional windows” to crawl through.
2023-11-0948 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP28: Sustaining Sanity and Productivity: A More Balanced Approach to Work“I felt like I couldn’t log off for fear of something bad happening when I did.”
Five years into his corporate career, Grant Gurewitz found himself experiencing burnout, being constantly needed by his company and sacrificing more and more of his peace and personal life to be at the company’s beck and call. The usual lifestyle hacks such as journaling, diet and exercise and other changes only added to his burden, and traditional masculine attitudes dictated he just push on through. Things finally began to change when he began to define success on his own te...
2023-11-0243 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP27: How Men Can Find Safe Harbors In Each Other“These guys, we'd be there for each other at any time of the day or night.”
Carl Ficks is a founding member of the Dead End Kids, his group of friends from childhood who have maintained their friendships collectively and individually over the last 40 years. This means helping each other through major life events like death and divorce as well as making sure to check in with simple texts when thinking of each other in and among the responsibilities of everyday life. On today’s episode of “Expansive Intimacy,” he shares the history of how this group c...
2023-10-2642 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP26: Why You Should Join a Men’s Group“While the wheel may have 30 spokes, the empty hub is its usefulness.” On today’s solo episode of Expansive Intimacy, Jim reads from the ancient Chinese philosophical text the Tao Te Ching, which he was introduced to by the leader of the first men’s group he ever attended. Today Jim draws from a passage in the book which explains that much like a house has four walls but its usefulness lies in the space inside it, the value of a person is measured by the soul.
Like so many of us, Jim has often attempted...
2023-10-1916 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP25: Untethering Love, Sex & Intimacy“I think we delude ourselves, especially as men, when we think we can heal on our own,” says Sean Harvey, Chief Compassion Officer and Master Facilitator at the Warrior Compassion Men’s Studio. ”Community is where we see each other in our full humanity.” In a world where men are bombarded with countless messages about how best to be and which path to take, Sean’s work offers not a solution to a problem, but an opportunity to heal. Most men avoid opening up to each other for fear of judgment, when in fact, it is by being vulnerable that we disc...
2023-10-1251 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP24: How to Improvise Your Way to Intimacy“We all walk into the room together, performers and audience alike,” says Scott Braidman, Jim’s improv coach at the Happier Valley, a nonprofit improv comedy theater and training center in Hadley, Mass. “We don't know what's going to happen next. And then we discover it together.” This type of intimacy and mutual exchange with the audience that sets improv apart from so many other types of live performance requires a steady connection with your own emotional point of view. Of course, this is easier to do on stage than it is in life where emotions are unpredictable and always cha...
2023-10-0548 min
The Revelation ProjectEpisode 184: Jim Young - How Tough Guys Heal Burn OutIn this episode of the Revelation Project podcast, Monica and her guest Jim Young explore the societal pressures that men face to be tough and how it can lead to burnout. Jim shares his personal journey of realizing the need to hide his sensitivity and vulnerability in order to conform to societal expectations. They discuss the lack of male role models and the struggles they faced growing up. Jim talks about his experience of being anointed the man of the house at a young age, taking on the role without any guidance. The conversation delves into the impact of...
2023-10-041h 07Expansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP22: Leading the League in ... Intimacy?"I just cried and grieved as openly and nakedly as you possibly can. And I think that helped me in a lot of ways, actually."
Talking about sports is often a way for men, who aren’t socialized for intimacy the way women are, to avoid going emotionally deep within their relationships.
On today’s episode of Expansive Intimacy, Jim and ESPN SportsCenter anchor David Lloyd use the topic of sports to segue into a larger discussion about men and their responses to grief, trauma and other experiences with intimacy.
2023-09-2145 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP21: The (Birthday) Gifts of Intimacy“How do our gifts match up with the needs of the world?” On this solo episode of Expansive Intimacy, Jim is celebrating his birthday with gifts – not the kind that you unwrap but the natural abilities, skills, passions that we all possess inside of us, but are not always given the opportunity to fully express or utilize. When we are given that chance, everyone wins. We light up inside while meeting a unique need in the world and creating real change. Jim surmises that organizational leaders, with the impact they have on the world, are in the unique position to fos...
2023-09-1417 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP20: From Burnout to Fully Charged“Your body is polite, so it starts with a whisper. Then if you’re not listening, it gets a little louder.” For, Dr. Neha Sangwan, author of “Powered by Me: From Burnout to Fully Charged at Work and Life,” when her body began whispering that it was overloaded with stress, she was encouraged by her colleagues in the medical community to override those signals in order to address the needs of patients. In fact, it was considered a badge of honor. She coped with unhealthy eating habits while that stress led to such severe throat constriction that she was convinced...
2023-09-0752 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP19: Power in the Repair“We can be close without being intimate,” says Elizabeth Solomon, certified emotional intelligence coach, and nowhere is this more evident than in the workplace where colleagues can share physical space for years and not ever know each other. Elizabeth shares a moving story from a team building session she led recently, whereby one woman developed a newfound and fierce loyalty to her CEO of over a decade after he showed vulnerability. She explains how to “set the container” for these types of sessions, and the mathematical equation for intimacy building that she borrows from professor David Bradford, author of the book...
2023-08-3144 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP18: The Evolution of Emotional Courage“Being able to go deeper as a man and a husband, connected on that level is such great richness for those of us that get there and commit.”
Brian Anderson is the co-founder and board president of Fathering Together and he's got a passion for helping dads translate their professional skills into home life strategies, so they can connect with their kids, spouses and more.
As Jim and Brian dive into their shared experiences as men and dads, Brian shares a touching story in which his father comforted him after he had been bullied. They also...
2023-08-2449 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP17: Self-Intimacy and Pain“Stresses and tension that have accumulated over the years live in our bodies,” explains Jim on this solo episode of Expansive Intimacy. As a teenager, Jim’s method of dealing with stress was to overeat, resulting in a body that he wasn’t proud of. He recalls a story in which he was made to feel embarrassed in front of his teammates during a baseball practice in high school. That shame would linger, affecting his self-image and social life.
Stress lingers on the physical level as well. He describes chronic pain he still suffers as a result, h...
2023-08-1719 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP16: A Soundtrack for Courageous Grieving“Put your hands around grief almost as if it’s your best friend, because at times it will be,” says Ken Mossman, host of the “Mojo for the Modern Man” podcast who also runs several intensive “I AM” (Integrated Adult Male) groups throughout the year. Grieving, he says, is different for every person and the experience is different for every person we grieve, but it is part of the experience of love. Like all emotions–despite the many myths that circulate about them–grief is a function, and provides us with important information.
As a group leader, he re...
2023-08-1042 min
FRIED. The Burnout PodcastJim Young: Men and Burnout: Creating Intimacy and Breaking the Shame BarrierIn this episode, Jim Young, a burnout recovery coach, explores the topic of burnout in men and the importance of building intimate connections. He shares his personal journey of burnout and highlights the lack of resources specifically tailored to men's experiences. Jim emphasizes the need for deeper connections, not just in romantic relationships, but also in friendships and other areas of life. He delves into the societal expectations placed on men and the shame they often feel when they don't meet those expectations. Through vulnerability and breaking the shame barrier, Jim discusses how men can recover from burnout and...
2023-08-0642 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP15: The Power of Gentle Men“I’m a work in progress,” says Mike Sweeney, Chief Strategy Officer at RallyBright, where he helps clients build inclusive, resilient and high performing teams. A dad to three teenage girls, Mike’s interpretation of intimacy has evolved to include what he calls “noticing and nudging” someone when they say they’re fine. He shares the many types of support his brother showed him throughout his divorce–including asking a very important question. He also describes a moment of grace from an unexpected source that literally brought him to his knees.
Mike’s definition of success has broadene...
2023-08-0351 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP14: Body & Brain Healing for Intimacy (Pt. 2)“Those types of protective responses destroy our connection and the ability to have intimacy, ” says Matt Bush, owner of Next Level Neuro, a neuroscience based health and performance coaching company. Matt picks up where Elisabeth Kristof left off to discuss the way our nervous system forms patterns in response to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). ACE are anything that disrupt a child’s environment and threaten their sense of safety and stability. From this trauma, our nervous systems form patterns which can severely hinder our ability to be vulnerable, intimate and to connect authentically as adults.
These be...
2023-07-2746 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP13: Body & Brain Healing for Intimacy (Pt. 1)“Trauma is not the past event, it lives in the present,” says Elisabeth Kristof, certified applied neurology and somatics practitioner and founder of Brain Based Wellness, an online platform designed to help people’s nervous systems and bodies resolve old patterns and improve their performance, using the concept of neurosomatic intelligence. Trauma, usually that experienced in early childhood, affects our ability to attach which is a primal survival need. All body systems constantly interpret data to determine if we are safe, and–beyond that, loved. Trauma, which remains in a present state within the body, tells us we are not. Thi...
2023-07-2049 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP12: A Mid-Life Crisis Story with JimYoung“A guy who’s maybe lost a little hair on top, driving around in a little red sports car,” this is the classic image most of us conjure when we hear of a man having a midlife crisis.
Yet, on this solo “Jimtimacy” episode of the Expansive Intimacy podcast, your host Jim Young tells the story that he and so many men, have and continue to suffer from the type of midlife crisis that looks nothing like the stereotype. Instead, it looks a lot like burnout and shares many of the contributing factors.
While s...
2023-07-1212 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP11: Humor That Works for Creating Intimacy“As an engineer, I saw emotions as data which is the wrong thing to say when someone is crying,” jokes Drew Tarvin, CEO of Humor That Works, author of “The Skill of Humor Playbook” and master of puns. Initially better with computers than people, Drew learned to be funny–and more emotionally intelligent–by studying improv. Now, he introduces the practice of humor into such major–and seemingly serious–workplaces such as NASA and the FBI. He discusses the benefits of humor in the workplace to boost morale, engagement and problem-solving. On a personal level, it has social as well as health b...
2023-07-0643 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP10: Understanding Power Exchange in Relationships with Ken Hamilton“I can see all the harm that I did by leaning into my power without acknowledging it,” says Ken Hamilton, who joins the Expansive Intimacy podcast to discuss his own journey through intimacy. It includes abolishing what he calls the “middle aged white man” belief that he is the center of everything, while at the same time acknowledging the way he affects people around him. He compares the differences between intimacy with a larger community versus a partner and the way each differs from and influences the other.
Ken’s primary relationship with his partner Jolie has ta...
2023-06-2946 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP09: The Effects of Power & Jealousy with Dr. Joli HamiltonJealousy is just like all other emotions. It has something to tell us. (6:30-6:34 | Joli Hamilton)
Get ready for an eye-opening episode as Jim engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Joli Hamilton, a relationship coach who specializes in guiding couples that color outside the lines. In this episode, they delve deep into the profound impact of power dynamics and jealousy on intimate relationships.
Dr. Hamilton challenges conventional beliefs by shedding light on jealousy as a perfectly normal emotion that can emerge as early as six months of age. Instead of avo...
2023-06-2246 min
The Working Dog Depot PodcastEpisode #19 Jim O'Brien NCK9 LLCSend us a text Jim O’Brien, handled two police canines while he was a patrolman in the state of New Hampshire. Jim and his canine partners were a huge asset in central New Hampshire and were responsible for the capture and arrest of countless suspects and drug seizures. Jim developed both canines programs from the ground up and had much success with both programs.Jim was the lead instructor at two kennels in the state of NC where he was tasked with instructing Law Enforcement and Military personnel. Jim has instructed canine teams from arou...
2023-06-2051 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP08: How Autonomy Wrecks Intimacy with Jim Young“A lot of what expansive intimacy is about is this reciprocal type of relationship that we build at a really deep level with other people so that our needs and other people's needs get met.”
In this episode, Jim takes a deep dive into the concept SASS, which was first introduced in episode 04 with guest Cait Donovan.
Cait described the acronym SASS ("super autonomous self-sufficiency") as a common pathway to burnout. As soon as she mentioned it, Jim realized this was the catalyst of his own burnout story.
In this solo episode, Jim breaks down this t...
2023-06-1514 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP07: On Shame, Fear & Rejection with Nico Boesten
“Now that you know what you know, what do you think of me?”
Nico Boesten asked his late father that question in a dream. It's a question that might lay at the center of intimacy itself. His father was an important modeler of vulnerability in Nico’s life and early on he showed Nico how to create a safe space for intimate exchanges.
Too many men, Nico and Jim agree “should on themselves,” or act in a way they think they are supposed to show up as men instead of being who they truly are. On the other side of the fear of op...
2023-06-0844 min
Make Your Move with Gene Moran#68: Your Head vs Your Heart with Jim YoungJim Young, a U.S. Army veteran, recounts his active-duty years and the injury he sustained while patrolling the East-West German border, which led to his military retirement. Today, he thrives as a successful entrepreneur. Coffee enthusiasts, you're in for a treat in this episode! SUMMARY Jim Young, initially courted by the Marines, chose instead to enlist in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman at the young age of 17. His military journey took him to Europe, where he patrolled the border between East and West Germany in 1987. Unfortunately, an injury fr...
2023-06-0535 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP06: Intimate Partnering with Kate Mangino, PhD
“Men love talking about falling in love, the birth of their babies, when they’re scared or overwhelmed, or what’s hard in their life, but they’re never given the opportunity to do so.” - Kate Mangino
For her book Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home, Kate Mangino interviewed scores of men about how to bring more gender equality into their partnerships. One of the biggest takeaways from those experiences was the key role that intimacy plays in bringing partners of different genders together.
Kate and Jim explored several other big topics in this week's episode, including:
How “default gender m...
2023-06-0143 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP05: How Men Actually Cry with Dxtr Spits“It’s a lot better on the other side.”
So says Dxtr Spits, a spoken word artist, jack of all trades, and founder of “How Men Cry” as he talks about learning to open up and be more vulnerable.
Like Jim, Dxtr was conditioned at a young age by those around him to suppress his sensitive nature. Through writing, performing, and therapy Dxtr continues to reach a more authentic self, and through an ever-deepening meditation and mindfulness practice, shows himself patience and compassion. He talks about learning to embrace long hugs, including with other men, and working through the lingering st...
2023-05-2542 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP04: The Burnout Curse: Intimacy’s Inverse with Cait Donovan
“Being ostracized is our biggest fear,” says Cait Donovan, keynote speaker and host of Fried! The Burnout podcast.
In this episode, Jim is joined by Cait Donovan, a leading expert on individual and organizational burnout. Cait uses a rich combination of research and deep life experience to explain the myriad sources of stress that contribute to burnout.
This “web of causation,” as Cait refers to it, has biological, social, and psychological roots, which can begin in the womb or even further back.
According to neuroscience, adverse childhood experiences affect our ability to handle stress. The problem is deeply rooted in a lack of sel...
2023-05-1846 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP03: Intimacy Equations with Dan Doty
Our ability to think creatively and collaboratively and productively and stay in flow is directly tied to our sense of safety and our sense of trust and our sense of alignment. And right in the heart of that is intimacy.
- Dan Doty
This week's guest is Dan Doty, men’s work leader and founder of Evryman, a company which teaches emotional vulnerability to men.
From an early age growing up in small town North Dakota, Dan lay awake at night taken with major questions about spirituality and existence. By the age of 20, he was working as a wilderness the...
2023-05-1141 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP 02: Leading With Intimacy with Newton Cheng“I’m on a mission to shift our culture,” says Newton Cheng, Director of Health and Performance at Google and the first guest on the Expansive Intimacy podcast. Newton’s experience with intimacy began in his late teens when he would observe the friction that arose from each new experience to determine if he was doing what was best for himself.
In leadership, he finds that vulnerability, which often includes becoming emotional in front of others, has a positive effect on his ability to lead, and even refers to intimacy as a superpower. He and Jim discuss how men a...
2023-05-0440 minExpansive Intimacy with Jim YoungEP 01: The Expansion Begins with Jim Young“This podcast is designed to provide a space where men can start to explore how to bring intimacy into their lives,” shares Host Jim Young. After experiencing immense burnout, Jim went on a quest to regain control of his life. After successfully defeating this period of hardship, he went back to evaluate his process. And amid his journey, he discovered something he never knew existed: expansive intimacy. But what is it?
In the first-ever episode of Expansive Intimacy, Jim explores the definition of expansive intimacy, ways you can begin to incorporate it into various aspects of your life...
2023-04-2511 min
Truth, Lies and WorkThe Untold Heartbreak of Male Leaders: Conversations with Jim Young, Men's Burnout CoachToughen up. Be a man. Boys don’t cry.Centuries of social conditioning have created a stigma around men’s mental health and burnout. And it’s killing them.75% of suicides are men. Suicide is the biggest cause of death among men under 50. Men experience higher rates of cancer, heart disease and addiction - physical health conditions associated with high-stress lifestyles. Men's mental health, in our workplaces, society and homes, is the conversation we should be having.In a break from our normal format, this episode focuses on a conversation between Co-Host...
2023-01-1746 min
unMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male StudentsE114. Mama’s Boys and Traffic Cones - with Jim Young, Coach, Author, Comedian, & Speaker“It’s like having orange street cones there. You see ‘em. You know they’re there, but you can blow past them and it’s not going to stop you. That was my story ten years ago... I had to say it’s not about some external circumstance. It’s about what am I choosing.” - Jim Young, on chasing self-worth through work
Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Jim Young. In addition to being a wildflower collector that loves working in his garden, Jim is a men's burnout coach, an improv comedian, an author, a speaker...
2022-11-0955 min
Authentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJim Young - Defeating BurnoutToday's guest is Jim Young . My guest is my friend Jim Young, also known as The Centered Coach. Jim had a long career in tech, rising in his company until he was the president. And then, he experienced a serious burnout, that led him to a serious recalibration of his life and priorities. Now he is an executive coach, speaker and facilitator who specializes in Burnout and DEI work. His book, Expansive Intimacy: How "Tough Guys" Defeat Burnout, helps men create a roadmap for more fulfilling lives. We had a very frank and candid conversation about his...
2022-09-0552 min
The Inward WayEpisode #1: Aware in a World Asleep, A Principled Way for Living SpirituallyAware in a World Asleep, A Principled Way for Living Spiritually, is for the many who are now engaging spirituality as a path of highest good for them. As they seek real meaning in life, they come to find solace and an inner sense of power in the Truth that speaks in silence. A clear sense of personal integrity and purpose is exposed in the spiritually principled direction you will find on these pages. Confusion and despair are transformed into inner peace and joyful expression of one’s true essence: the endless awareness and demonstration of spiritual consciousness.“Thro...
2022-06-1553 min
The ManKind PodcastWhy Men Are Experiencing Widespread Burnout | Jim Young | Ep #057Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). After 25 years in the corporate world, 10 of those being as a Senior Executive, Jim Young witnessed and experienced the effects of "Burnout." Having watched his fellow colleagues and subordinates go from engaged, attentive, and motivated to distant, exhausted, and checked out, Jim began to ask the quest "What causes this cycle of intense work ethic and output in men, only to end in eventual burnout?"Motivated to find the answer, Jim became a licensed coach to defeat the "Other Pandemic" affecting workers...
2022-02-1752 min
The People Dividend PodcastAnother Pandemic: Burnout with Jim YoungWelcome to another episode of The Authentic Change Podcast, I am Mike Horne, your host and I am joined today by Jim Young who describes himself as a men's burnout coach, he frequently works with Millenials and GenXers, who generally are CEO dads. Jim is a burnout survivor, a highly experienced coach, he has spent thousands of hours training on relationships and cares about helping eliminate burnout from people's lives. Key Takeaways: [2:13] Jim describes himself. [3:09] What is burnout? [5:46] Jim shares his own experience with burnout. [6:35] What were s...
2022-02-0837 min
FRIED. The Burnout PodcastJim Young: CEO/Dad Burnout, Emotional Gold Digging, and Why Relationships MatterJim Young’s burnout story began when he was prematurely anointed “man of the house” at nine years old. Because Jim’s single mother was stretched so thin, Jim ended up taking on a great deal of responsibility around the household. He was taught at a young age that just doing without asking questions was the ideal template for masculinity. This mindset eventually led Jim to severe burnout in all areas of his life from his work to his marriage to his personal wellbeing. After hitting peak burnout, Jim decided to quit his job and start rebu...
2021-10-0353 min
Infinite LoopbackEpisode 119: WWDC 21
Join us as we talk about all the announcements that came out of WWDC 21. This episode covers iOS and iPadOS 15Links:Jim's Favorite iPhone Case
2021-06-261h 20
The MandateJim Young: The Intimacies of Being IntimateIn this episode we start to explore the topic of intimacy with my friend Jim Young. We'll also talk about evolving forms of masculinity, the armor men wear and why we wear it, love, and why improv is always the answer.Jim Young, aka The Centered Coach, is a Dad of 3 ridiculous teens, a coach who helps men dare their way past outdated archetypes, and a creative organizational facilitator who loves the color Teal. If you find yourself in Western Massachusetts outside of The Pandemic Times, you can catch Jim performing regularly in improv comedy shows with...
2021-03-0754 min
Jim Lanahan and FriendsBeth Maitland - The Young and the RestlessBeth Maitland is an actor, mother, artist, animal lover and quilter who is best known for her portrayal of Traci Abbott on The Young and the Restless. You have also seen her in The Grove, Plaza Suite, Mr. Holland’s Opus and The Bold and the Beautiful. Beth has been nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on The Young and the Restless. She won the award in 1985.Beth and the Friends talk about keeping a role fresh after 38 years. Then we talk about the tradition of having no traditions. Beth is brilliant and we are...
2020-11-2355 min
Opposite Attractions: A Theme Park Design ShowAren't You A Little Young To Be Making A Podcast?This week, we continue Opp Att Theater with a rather odd take on Spaceship Earth before switching over to even odder takes for our Phineas & Ferb attractions in SITCOT. First up, Jim takes bumper cars on a wild, scenery-changing romp through the Tri-State Area (as is the style at the time) while Scottye sets sail down a tunnel of (brotherly) love that somehow does not include any of the Lawrence bros. Dishonor to his cow (or something).
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2020-04-2033 min
PodlastEpisode 99 - Podcasts but 100 ain't oneHeel Jim is here and he is pretty pleased with himself. Jim salutes himself for being a bigger man, looks forward to the Hulkster's trainwreck comeback and tries to figure out if a Brazilian model full Ken. It's story time and this time it's all about Jim's first fight in the last 15 years, and it happened Friday night at the Eagles v Patriots game. You don't want to miss this one and the life shattering details that follow.
2014-08-1850 minPodlastEpisode 98 - CreepJim is finally back and he is creeped out by guys and their wrestling action figures and Her. The sky is bluer, the breeze is warmer...for all of about 2 minutes until it's back to the negativity of Jim's Sox fandom. Did you take Jim's advice this summer for movies? He hopes so as he pats himself on the back for nailing another great call. Guardians of the Galaxy? Yeah it's good. Oh and FXX is a fraud and it's about time they acknowledged it.
2014-08-0449 minPodlastEpisode 97 - Hyper-Sexualized OrcsJim is back and celebrating his super genius. There are some things going on in World of War craft that involve the term Hyper-Sexualized and Orcs. 9 year olds are marrying 62 year olds and that's not even one of the top 3 strangest parts of the story. The Red Sox are still done, adjust your fake media optimism accordingly. Butt pads guys. Butt pads. There are amazing things and then there is Mr Belding and this. Buckle up guys, it's time for the desecration of your childhood and it's not going to be pretty.
2014-07-2147 minPodlastEpisode 96 - F#%king LlamaFresh off a trip to Vermont Jim is back and he has found the perfect way to tie a room together. The DMV delivers a crushing blow to Jim's life with the beautiful people and a major break through for people who date Canadians. It's the rest of last week's would you rather and James Franco's latest affront against humanity. They are making a new Purge movie and Jim can't believe how they topped the original. Finally, Jim saw a Llama and it didn't go well for him, but it did lead to a brand new Podlast Top 5.
2014-07-1450 minPodlastEpisode 95 - Distractability FactorJim is back and he is distracted and off track before the show even gets going. He's getting better with age but the wife is attacking his girlish figure. Don't ever die Jerry Jones and Jim shares a touching story from his childhood. Would you rather is back and Jim asks for listener opinion on his fantasy prowess. It's a sad time here at Podlast as it's possibly time to retire a favorite...or is it? That's up to the listeners to decide. Finally, Jim tried once again to land his dream job of reading sports headlines on the...
2014-07-0748 minPodlastEpisode 94 - Turtles make terrible NinjasJim is back and he has finally discovered his purpose in life and couldn't be more excited. A former NASA employee wants to build a 70' tall robot and you'll never in a million years guess what it does. No seriously, you will NEVER guess. A mom has a forward thinking plan to prevent her kids from being stolen, even if the authorities deem it 'abuse'. Chris has committed a truly terrible faux pas and James Franco is going to kill us all. It's time for reader emails and the worst ken doll rip off sends Jim off on...
2014-06-3048 minPodlastEpisode 93 - No, I would not rather meet The RockJim is back and he is playing injured with a case of the moonshines while telling everyone about one of his dreams and what he'd rather do than meet The Rock. Jim finds the start of the "choking on my own outrage" line and not surprisingly it's filled with douche bags. The Red Sox stink people, it's OK to admit it and Michael Bay is only days away from resurrecting Jim's childhood....so he can kill it again.
2014-06-2351 minPodlastEpisode 92 - How do you not find her?Jim is back and he realizes that you don't get a kudos when you leave your car to threaten someone...when there is no one there to stop your threats from being carried out. Sometimes a man just wants to have the sex with a pool raft. Jim salutes the greatest TV ever and is responsible for the death of the worlds oldest man. Dating sites broken down by MLB teams is an awful idea, one so bad even Canada was out. Dentist? Nah, not talking about that. Toys don't always come out as equals and Jim's Scene that...
2014-06-1650 minPodlastEpisode 91 - I'm medicatedJim is back and with the assistance of modern chemistry he is pressing on through a dental issue. Did Jim really just Kudos that? Even he can't believe it. Sometimes when your own parent won't give you a whooping, someone else's drunk dad will. Ghostbusters & Major League are getting kudos...and making Jim feel old at the same time. Hey RBI baseball, you need to hurry up. Jim takes a trip down memory lane that has him feeling like a woman, if you hated the it's a small world theme, ummm. Sorry. Ronaldo might miss the World Cup and...
2014-06-0950 minPodlastEpisode 90 - Very Bad IdeaJim is back and he is saluting himself for still being able to amaze the wife and the girl at Stop & Shop who put the Memorable in Memorial Day. Jim has a Kardashian thought, as much as he doesn't want it, and has an issue with Oprah and her irresponsible medical school. There are bad ideas and then there is this. Sorry. Did you hear the Red Sox resigned Stephen Drew? Well Jim did and let's just say he isn't handling it well. Finally we go Top 5 with the Top 5 things that should be easier than they are.
2014-06-0247 minPodlastEpisode 89 - Late Night LeftoversJim is back and it's time to clean out the leftovers of episodes past, we learn why Jim really hates the med student who tried to sell her virginity and then find out who is set to benefit the most from that story. There is a chance you won't hear episode 90 and it's clearly this guys fault. Jim tells the sad tale of a man who wanted a real life and the video game nerds who fire bombed his dream. We finish the book list leftovers from last week's inaugural Podlast Book Club, Jim's seen a couple movies and...
2014-05-2653 minPodlastEpisode 88 - Drunk & Insidious TooJim is back and he's saluting the bird salute, scooter chases and the finding of a ship that everyone knows how to rhyme it but not so much that it was found. He's sorry, but your pizza isn't famous. Infamous maybe, but definitely not famous. It's the first ever edition of the Podlast Book Club and boy does Jim have a couple of recommendations for you. Have you ever seen Insidious 2? Have you ever seen Insidious 2 on BEER MAN? Jim did and you get to live the experience in the first ever Jim's (Drunkenly) Scene That Movie!
2014-05-1951 minPodlastEpisode 87 - Snow globes on a planeJim is back and he is saluting Mom's everywhere...but mostly his. He celebrates a guy for not being dead, Tommy Lasorda for being belligerent and calls out a girl for not having high enough goals. Jim starts to put the pieces together for Samuel L Jackson's next blockbuster, involving the world's first Swiss villain and the catch phrase"I'm tired of these Mother Flowing Snow globes, on this Mother flowing Plane!". Jim is really sad for the youth of America, feels vindicated for his dislike of Brown University students and has a lot of thoughts on society.
2014-05-1250 minPodlastEpisode 86 - 2nd Annual Podlast Summer Blockbuster GuideThe summer movie season is about to start and Podlast has you covered with it's 2nd Annual Summer Blockbuster Guide. Jim goes through all the must see and must not see movies of the summer, breaking them all down like only he can. Jim gives his pick for the best movie of the summer no one will see while tackling movies such as Spiderman, Hercules, Planes 2, 22 Jump St and more. Don't head to movies before checking out this guide.
2014-05-0554 minPodlastEpisode 85 - Those were the highlights, Fat AssJim is back and he is DEMANDING user interaction! Xbox One is very confused by Jim's desire to watch NESN but Jim thinks it would be way worse if it were Apple at the helm. The world we live in forces news outlets to cite some very odd sources and hold onto your scales, Jim stumbled upon 2 very frank and honest years worth of his weight tracking. Did you know Jim started to write a sitcom? Well hold onto your hats for the reading of his entire script! Finally, Pop Quiz, Jim comes across the quest of one man...
2014-04-2850 minPodlastEpisode 84 - Dumbells, Jesus & MarathonsJim is back and he is patting himself on the back for workouts and "Pulitzer" word play. He fires a shot at Chris' fantasy team and unveils this week's "Dumb(ell) Sh!t of the week". Some pets need to be saved, even if they aren't abused. We find out what has more Bibles, church or a $6/hour motel. Jim does half of his Jesus requirement for the year and then it's Jim & the wife's trip to the 2014 Boston Marathon.
2014-04-2248 minPodlastEpisode 82 - Majority HostJim is back and hold on to your hats...so is Chris. The guys talk the Fenway Opener, Wrestlemania, Car shopping, Fantasy trades that inspire awful Liam Neeson impressions and Jim uncovers a Jean Claude Van Gem!
2014-04-0750 minPodlastEpisode 81 - Might be a hoaxJim is back and he is dealing with major changes, the always present threat of scams and his own hypocrisy. Lady, what are you feeding this kid? Somethings that have been seen, just can't be unseen and this one haunts Jim's dreams and his waking hours. Attention everyone, the S.I. Clown MIGHT be a hoax and Jim has a question that he needs answers to NOW!! Did you know there is a gym that has member devotion that would make Cross Fit jealous? Well there is and the answer might surprise you. World, Jim needs to talk to...
2014-03-3049 minPodlastEpisode 80 - Ain't No Love ChrisJim is back and so is Chris. The guys talk the art of tanking and how the 76ers are just another misunderstood genius, a good death, why Jim's fantasy team is like a crime scene and applaud a good death. Two and a half men is down one and a half men and Jim can't believe this isn't a bigger deal, before predicting how Angus T Jones will make his triumphant acting comeback. Who ya gonna call? Better make it the Marines if you're trying to stop the impending disaster that is Ghostbusters 3 and Chris' final word never ends.
2014-03-2452 minPodlastEpisode 79 - You can't be a person if you poo on the rugJim is back and saluting a world record that may never be broken, honoring the few great Americans who passed this week and pointing out why Boston College girls are the worst. There are very specific rules for being treated like a person and this unholy triumvirate is not adhering to them. The WWE Network continues it's treasure trove of gold, Jim got he and the wife into a press screening of the new Muppets movie and All Right, all right, all right it's the Dallas Buyers Club.
2014-03-1752 minPodlastEpisode 78 - The Captain, DryJim is back and he has found the one thing that he wants more than anything else in the world and boy does he have ideas for it. Michael Bay is back to drop another deuce on theaters, Jim tells the story of why you can eat fish but not meat on Fridays during lent and then gives you everything you need to know about spring & summer fashion guys. Jim continues his dive into the WWE Network and found something so amazing, it's like a fine piece of art. Jim takes a second, or 4 minutes, to celebrate the anniversary...
2014-03-1055 minPodlastEpisode 77 - Bye ByeJim is back and he's paying tribute to Harold Ramis, the man responsible for some of his all time favorite movies. Jim did something amazing as always, that turned out to be kind of unamazing. The US looks to regain a title from Mexico and they are doing it by ripping them off, there are great ideas and then there are GREAT ideas and this one is genius. Seriously New Orleans, what the F are you guys doing down there with your mascots and Jim takes people to task who need a disclaimer on the movie portrayal of a...
2014-03-0348 minPodlastEpisode 76 - You don't know her, she's NintendoianJim is back and he is praising the best marketing ploy of all time, takes a trip down memory lane at the mention of Piggly Wiggly, salutes a mom who just isn't going to take it anymore even if she ends up living in a house made of t-shirts and admonishes those who do rich incorrectly. Why virtual love with a video game is so wrong and yet might be the best hope for humanity. Ladies, Jim's got your back as it's time to debunk more awful advice about men in regards to 'trends' that real men wouldn't know...
2014-02-2449 minPodlastEpisode 75 - Kind of a Big DealJim is back and he does the impossible during the ENTIRE NBA Slam Dunk Contest, says hello to new listeners and it's hats off to Michael Sam with an eye on where this will hopefully lead us. Barbie is a communist and Jim salutes his favorite suicide bomber. A very concerned lady tries to wake America up to a HUGE PLOY and then gives her take on some really important issues. People who claim to care about the Olympics are the worst...at least for another couple of months before the true worst posers show up. Jim harkens back...
2014-02-1751 minPodlastEpisode 74 - Breaking SadJim is back and he's talking about how he may run into a close cousin of Fall Activities Jim this weekend, technology is trying to make sex even more awkward and kill video gamers. Jim keeps pleading, but these people just refuse to listen. The 7 biggest bitches become 6 but then 7 again and they are all just really bad people. Jim once again tries to help women with some sound guy advice before pulling on the loose end of every action movie plot ever. Finally, it's time to say good bye to Breaking Bad (in a 100% spoiler free way) and...
2014-02-0954 minPodlastEpisode 73 - CaturdayJim is back and he's returned from a night out for beers with the wife and simply wants to know...what in the ever living hell is Caturday? Jim was so right his whole life and you guys were all wrong, CM Punk could certainly use a break and did you know people are writing books about monsters taking liberties with young ladies? Jim lets you in on a website that actually is pretty awesome in a good way and another that is awesome in a totally different way. Also, Caturday.
2014-02-0252 minPodlastEpisode 72 - Super Bowls, Rumbles & GamblingJim is back and it's the somewhat anticipated, long time coming, return of Chris. They talk more people trying to become dolls and then trolls Chris with some Manning accomplishments. The Super Bowl is next week and that means two things, Chris mourning a Patriots AFC title game loss and prop bets, lots of prop bets. The guys are going to watch the Royal Rumble later tonight so it's primer time.
2014-01-2753 minPodlastEpisode 71 - So Open Minded Your Brain Falls OutJim is back and he is talking Richard Sherman, racy mannequins and why we need to stop killing mythical creatures. Then Jim turns to the listeners to get a ruling on his theory as to why Fenway is now involved in the worlds oldest profession, newly weds are going to scar their kids for life and Jim follows up with his Bigfoot guy to get the low down on last week's story of the man who shot bigfoot. Jim's scene that movie and that movie is Mama and makes no sense and then it's time to head over to...
2014-01-2050 minPodlastEpisode 70 - Suck it LeoJim is back and he is pimpin the palatial Podlast basement, talking about what kind of a guy shoots bigfoot, box office records and a true xbox innovator. Then it's time to talk about Living Dolls. Jim lets you know exactly how he thinks the first one came about and how this lifestyle will help police. He also seriously suggests a name change for an unfortunate group. Finally it's movie time as Jim gives his thoughts on both The Wolf of Wall St and Anchorman 2 in a spoiler free Jim's Scene that Movie.
2014-01-1350 minPodlastEpisode 69 - Oh Grow UpJim is back and he is talking how different people handle shopping for a car differently, how certain things are definitely management work...unless Jim is management and then it's workers' work. How 5 guys stealing llama isn't the weird part of a story about 5 guys stealing a llama. Jim is a miserable sports fan and hits a dubious milestone for the new year because of it and finally Jim is using his Das Boot on the ass of productivity!
2014-01-0647 minPodlastEpisode 68 - Bunny DangerousJim is back and he's not alone, the Doctor is in and is getting the highest honor that Podlast has to bestow. We learn what Kanye thinks being a rapper is equally as dangerous as Jim offers up his suggestion of a better comparison. Donuts. That's right we talk donuts and why Dunkin Donuts is doing the lord's work and then it's offensive toys and the idiots who are offended by them.
2013-12-3047 minPodlastEpisode 67 - Santa Fights but Stephen Drew SucksJim is back and he totally called this Santa Fight. One dream goes down but there is another dream Jim has and he is willing to go to morally questionable, Peter Brady lengths to achieve it. Jim's Scene That Movie times 3 and two are atrocious. Then it's a million dollar idea that Jim would love to have before he gets old enough to need it and is Rose McGowan doing art or just something else awful? Jim Interprets it.
2013-12-2350 min
PodlastEpisode 66 - A Week Late and A Dark Knight ShortJim is finally back and explains exactly where the hell he's been. He can't understand what the hell is going on in Minnesota youth sports and salutes a man who makes the ultimate sacrifice in the war against shopping. Stealing cars is so amateur, people in parking lots are insane and there are some things that Jim just couldn't get over during his second viewing of Man of Steel. Finally it's doing rich right, Fantasy Football musings and Jim tells everyone why he's a hero, not unlike Batman.
2013-12-1655 minPodlastEpisode 65 - Xmas Gift GuideJim is back and hoping everyone avoided Black Friday, he salutes participation in a pole dancing contest that quickly turns awkward and feels like a crazy lady is overreacting to being called a wh0R8X. It's the holiday season and people are on a budget so Jim is scouring the internet for gift ideas no matter the budget and then it's the joy of Amazon reviews and Jim gets real deep for all your protesters out there.
2013-12-0249 minPodlastEpisode 64 - Holidays, History & BidetsJim is back and he is talking idiot rednecks and the robots they shoot on the side of the road, alien fish and why last week's ball staplers are totally off the hook. We learn why Thanksgiving dominates Christmas and Jim has tips on what to avoid and where to shop on Black Friday. Jims seen those movies as he sits through Jack the Giant Slayer and experiences how to slay a giant and then sees the new Hunger Games movie before finally paying homage to the 150th anniversary of the greatest speech ever by reciting the Gettysburg Address...
2013-11-2357 minPodlastEpisode 63 - The Hangover Part MEA hungover Jim is back and he is dynamically soldiering on. He questions the purpose of a longtime show staple, envies the UK and pleads with kids to stop stapling their balls. Announce tables, Giant a-hole Eagles and farmers...all things that bother Jim. Recently Jim ruined the Walking Dead for himself, so he asks the listeners if he's crazy and then how cheap do you have to be in order to be 'extreme'.
2013-11-1852 minPodlastEpisode 62 - Champs Up, White Houses DownJim is back and guys, he has some bad news about flying cars. Jet-packs that don't take off? Still awesome. It's finally the finals of "Celebs can't sing...but do" and we have a doozy as the Hulkster squares off with Bud Bundy, Jim takes an hour long town hall on texting & driving and shrinks it down to 30 seconds. Finally Jim's seen a few movies, he reviews the most exhausting Zombie movie ever, how Sandra Bullock's backside stared in a movie and the White House get's taken down, twice, and Jim breaks both attempts down tale of the tape...
2013-11-1147 minPodlastEpisode 61 - Man of Tai CheesyJim is back and he is again saluting people 'Doing Rich Right', tries to guilt his UK listeners into going to the music tree and points out the worst Superman of all time. Then it's the results of our last semi-final match up for "Celebs Can't Sing...but Do" as we head into the long awaited finals. Finally it's Keanu Reeves directorial debut in the best Martial Arts movie since one you've never heard of where an ancient form of exercise is used to kick a whole lot of ass.
2013-11-0448 min